Full Time Exempt Position - 40 hours/week

Soldier’s Best Friend (SBF) is an Arizona-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Peoria, searching of a dynamic Development Manager to join our mission driven team. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the organization has the resources necessary to offer long-term, quality programming to U.S. military combat-veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Arizona, while also providing loving homes and meaningful missions to Arizona homeless dogs.

Our Development Manager will regularly serve as a spokesperson for of our organization. Excellent communication skills and comfortability with delivering presentations/public speaking is necessary. Our Development Manager will have the ability to cultivate new and existing relationships with community members, donors, team members, Board Members, our veteran/dog teams, and other stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity for a professional to build a development program and dramatically impact SBF’s mission.

Listed below are the duties and responsibilities of this position. The SBF team is committed to working together. At times, this demands supporting other departments and public events to support the mission and, as such, other duties may be assigned. Evening and weekend hours are often required.

Job Responsibilities

1. Create and implement a development plan that encompasses brand awareness, marketing, and fund raisin across multiple channels, sources, and stakeholders. Success is measured by donor retention and increase, volume of community events and outreach, and revenue.
2. Organize and lead all agency events, working with volunteers, community partners, vendors, other SBF team members, and the Board of Directors to ensure the success of events.
3. Oversee communications for the organization (e.g., newsletters, appeal letters, etc.).
4. Ability to recruit, motivate, retain, and lead volunteers to success.
5. Collaborate with the SBF Board Development Committee to provide strategic opportunities for increased fundraising and community awareness.
6. Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship activities.
7. Oversee the Soldier’s Best Friend Legacy Giving program, managing the Legacy Circle, and developing strategies to bring new donors into the Legacy Circle.
8. Oversee grant solicitation strategy and applications by managing grant writing resources and budget.
9. Manage the fund raising, event, and marketing/communications budget and achievement of revenue goals.
10. Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service, and represent the agency and our mission in a professional and positive manner.
11. Works with the Board of Directors as the staff lead on the Development Committee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Required:

• Previous success meeting agency fundraising goals through diverse funding streams; major gifts and grants experience a plus.
• Experience seeking out and cultivating relationships that lead to increased agency funding such as securing individual major gifts, successfully soliciting donations/sponsorships/gifts in kind, and leveraging social media channels.
• Experience working with computer-based systems/software and CRM databases (e.g., Virtuous, Zoho, etc.) and using data to drive strategies and planning.
• Relatable development experience.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a management or leadership position desired.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle/prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Comfortability working in an environment in the presence of dogs.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of, experience, and/or interest in the human services field.
• Experience with contract negotiations.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations.
• CFRE desired.

Must have a valid driver’s license and safe, reliable transportation, and be willing to travel within the state of Arizona (up to 25%), with availability during evening/weekend hours (as needed). Salary range is $58,000-$63,000 depending on experience. Offer for employment is contingent upon a clear criminal background check.

Please send resume and cover letter to the Office Manager, Kathy Sommer at admin@soldiersbestfriend.org.

No phone calls please.